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Meghan's mum Doria will NOT spend Christmas with the Royal Family

A last minute change of plans. - by Grace Back
  • 18 Dec 2018

The Duchess of Sussex's mother, Doria Ragland, had been invited by Her Majesty to spend Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham. But, despite reports Ms Ragland had accepted the prestigious offer, PEOPLE reports she will not be present for the festivities. 

Meghan and Harry, who are expecting their first child in 2019, will join Prince William, Kate Middleton and other members of the royal family in Norfolk for Christmas with the Queen at Sandringham.

It is very unusual for non-members of the Royal Family to join the Queen for Christmas Day, which is why Meghan's holiday debut with Harry last year before her wedding to Harry was incredibly rare. 

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It has also been reported that Doria will not be making a permanent move to London. 

According to PEOPLE, Doria may have rooms set aside for her in the cottage, located close to the house where Harry and Meghan’s evening wedding party was held and where their engagement photos were taken about a year ago, but she’s not making a permanent move there.

In a statement released by Kensington Palace last month, Doria shared her reaction to her daughter's pregnancy. 

“Ms. Ragland is very happy about this lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild,” the statement read.

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Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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